Where technology meets accessibility

We exist to put braille and digital accessibility within reach of every blind and low-vision learner and to give the educators who serve them the tools, time, and data they need to do their best work. We won't stop until braille illiteracy is a thing the next generation reads about in history class.

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Our story

Bonocle began as a student project that grew into a mission. While studying engineering at university, our founders met a blind student at the special needs center. That meeting opened our eyes to a bigger reality: blind and low vision students often fall behind in literacy and digital skills, not because of ability, but because the tools to support them are outdated, limited, or inaccessible. Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) are overworked and stretched thin, leaving students with only a few hours of practice each week far from enough to thrive in a digital world.

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This challenge inspired us to reimagine how braille and accessibility education could work. Instead of focusing on expensive hardware, we built Bonocle, a way for students to enjoy practicing braille and to support teachers do their best work, every single day.

Our story began with one student’s struggle, but today it continues with a clear vision: to empower every blind learner with the tools to learn, grow, and succeed anytime, anywhere.

Our Mission

We help blind and low vision students master braille and digital accessibility, while giving teachers and schools the tools to deliver inclusive, effective education

Our Approach

We believe in innovative co-creation. From pilot programs to product updates, our users guide every step so Bonocle grows with them.

Our Vision

A world where blind and low vision students grow into confident, successful individuals, teachers stay empowered and supported, and schools deliver truly inclusive education for everyone.

What we believe

Four values. No exceptions.

Built with the community.

Every feature is shaped by blind and low-vision learners, TVIs, and parents not designed for them in isolation.

Privacy is non-negotiable.

We don’t collect personally, distribute or sell identifiable student information. Period. FERPA + PIPEDA compliant by design.

Teachers are the heroes.

Bonocle exists to give TVIs back time and confidence. Not to replace them. The dashboard works for them, not instead of them.

Braille is the standard.

Audio is helpful. Braille is foundational. We will never compromise on the value of true literacy.

Get in touch

Let’s talk.

Whether you’re a TVI with a question, a district with a procurement timeline, or a parent looking for the right tool for your kid, we’re here to help.